2009 BMW 330 vs. 2001 Renault Avantime
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Renault Avantime. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Renault Avantime would be higher. At 2,993 cc, 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2001 Renault Avantime. (207 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Avantime.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 330 (521 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Avantime. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Avantime.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 2001 Renault Avantime | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 330 | Avantime |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2946 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |
